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| How do meglitinides work? |
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Definition
Stimulates insulin secretion from the pancrease. Do not use with sulfonylureas due to similar MOA. |
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| Brand name for Repaglinide? |
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Definition
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| Side effects of meglitinides? |
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Definition
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Weight Neutral
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Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Primary interaction with meglitinides? |
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Definition
Primary interaction is with insulin because both can cause hypoglycemia |
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| What does gemfibrozil do to Prandin? |
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Definition
Gemfibrozil incrases Prandin concentrations and can decrease BG: recommend fenofibrate instead |
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| When to take meglitinides? |
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Definition
Take 15 - 30 minutes prior to meals. If you forget to take a dose until after eating, skip that dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose, before a meal |
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| When should the meglitinide dose be skipped? |
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Definition
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| Meglitinides and ability to recognize hypoglycemia? |
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This medication can cause low blood sugar; be able to recognize symptoms.
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